Hi Again!You've
just finished the lesson on radiation and the nuclear
particles that are released from nuclides. Did you know that nuclear
particles release usable energy? This energy source comes
uranium pellets that are inserted into rods that undergo fission when
bombarded by a neutron starter. So, put on your seat belt and
open up your notepad (brain) to a trip that explains the intricate
details of nuclear energy as source of energy (electricity).

What is Nuclear Power?Well, to get a better understanding click on this site what
explains how nuclear is a viable, realistic means of producing heat
that is transferred to water that turns a generator to produce
electricity to millions of people.

So, a nuclear reactor has atoms that undergo fission. This
reaction is continuous unless it is controlled. To control the
reaction, borate water is used to prevent overheating may come from
lakes, rivers, and the ocean to remove the generated heat..
Another method of controlling the heat generated is manipulating the
fuel rods in and out of the reactor.

Heat ExchangersAsthe reactor heats up the primary water, it
moves into heat exchangers (steam generators)
that remove the heat. This pressurized steam is referred to a
the primary heat that spins a turbine to generate electricity.
The secondary steam is condensed and returns to a steam
generators.

Outside A Nuclear Power Plant

Now that you have seen what the inside of nuclear power plant looks
like, check out this site for the outside.

This site will answer some of the frequently asked questions. For
example, in 1993 there were 109 operable nuclear power plants. These
power plants supply 20% of the energy requirement of the
United States. This does not included the large number of naval
reactors.